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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,281.56, 444,508.41 and 106,738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,281.56, 444,508.41 and 106,738.32 is: 160,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,281.56 : 444,508.41 = 106,738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,281.56/444,508.41 = 106,738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,281.56x = 444,508.41 × 106,738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,281.56x = 47,446,080,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446,080,909.27/296,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,138.49

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